Bid Now: Blackstone Fire Truck Up for Auction
Another Chance to Own a Piece of Blackstone’s Firefighting History
Back in March, Blackstone listed a retired 1998 International fire engine for auction. Despite its long service to the town, the listing quietly came and went without a single bid with only 385 page views.
By April, that changed — and some timely local buzz may have helped.
When the town put two more surplus vehicles on the auction block — a 1997 Ford Dive Rescue Vehicle and the same 1998 fire engine — the bidding took off. The rescue vehicle drew 22 bids and sold for $7,100 with over 4,000 page views. The fire engine, previously overlooked, made a major comeback with 90 bids and a final price of $13,600 after attracting over 3,000 page views.
Now, Blackstone is offering up another chance to take home a piece of local firefighting history: a 1994 E-One International Fire Engine, now live on Municibid.
This four-wheel-drive fire engine features:
- Make: E-One.
- Chassis: International.
- Engine: International DTA-466.
- Transmission: Allison MD 3060 Automatic.
- Fuel Type: Diesel.
- Mileage: 21,618.
- Engine Hours: 2,572.
- Pump: HALE 1250 GPM.
- Water Tank: 750 Gallon.
Whether you’re a collector, restorer, or someone who just thinks owning a fire truck would be awesome, this is your moment.
Auction ends August 14 — don’t let this one pass you by.
The Town of Blackstone is selling this vehicle “AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS.” There are no warranties, expressed or implied. The vehicle must be picked up in person; shipping is not available. – Payment must be made at Blackstone Town Hall within 14 days of auction close.
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